Malcolm, thanks for remembering, I like many of us aboard her that day can never forget our shipmates still on patrol, and how over the years a few have joined them, and will continue to join them as time goes by – heck one day I’ll to be with them once again… It took me many years to come to terms with what happend on the 25th, but now I look back and smile instead of hitting the bottle – I wish a few who have joined those still on patrol had done the same, but for the grace of God. Once again thanks for your thoughts, and support, hope you can make it to a re-union one year – I believe like we all do, the more the merrier. Your’s Aye ‘Malcolm “Yorkie” Burton’.

Not really sure what to write , but just wanted to let you all know that "us civilians" do give a damm about what you men achieved and the losses and heartache that you all had to endure on that fateful day.If it had not been for a ships company like yours taking the fight to the Argentine Airforce, the losses to the troopships would have been horrendous. Always Remembered "The Fighting Coventry" and the men who fought with such determination and bravery

Does anyone remember Petty Officer 'Baz' Wakefield?

Doug. I have a few, I have not yet got around to having them uploaded, but I shall get it sorted ASAP.

I am out of good manners wondering whether someone could get a message to ask Simon Rouse who went on the pilgrimage whether I can use three of his photos in my doctoral thesis. I am an ex Royal Marine who was on the pilgrimage last year who has PTSD. I am writing about my journey back and the linking it to my experience of living in civvy street. I took loads of pictures but i do occassionally come across some that are better then mine. Thanks Dave 'yes they gave me my brain back' Jackson ps there is a 'm' as in 'com' on the end of my email.

Happy birthday Yorkie! I'm in Virginia for a long weekend for Brenda's birthday today, which is also Flag Day in the US, and also Liberation Day down south. Latest news from my household - the house is off the market and we're staying in FL for a few years yet. I;ve got a Facebook page also, so if you find Paul's or Yorkie's you'll see mine too.

Chris, I quite agree. Let's everyone stop the bickering and get on with preserving our memories. I was at Collingwood many years ago for one of the first reunions and remember (and still have the photos) the reunion and service. Simon - spelling is OK, the original dit I questioned was operator error! I've had mail from Rocky about the forming of the association - my whole point on that was that nothing posted here since the reunion weekend either confirmed or denied the formation of the association. I'm all for democracy and hope to be over for future reunions.

Shipmates: To put things back into perspective, I attended an industry visit to the new Navy EW section in HMS Collingwood yesterday and was fortunate to be able to hold a small rememberance ceremony with the local bish at the Naval EW Ratings FI memorial site outside the section building. This of course includes both Bernie Still and Adrian Sunderland both in my department on Cov. It was very emotional for me as I was allowed to speak some persoal words, but it did remind me once again what we are all about. I have to say that on the long drive back up to Lincolnshire last night I was reminded of what happended 26 years ago and how silly this current 'debate' has become on whether there is or is not a piece of paper that makes a formal association. Guys - it really does not matter, we can all meet up whenever we can make it and share a few wets. Lets us move on regardless - we owe it to our old shipmates. Take care shipmates.

I agree with Sam. Rocky posted a dit here asked for a vote and got it. The answer was NO I live in Florida WE ARE THE ONLY ONES ALLOWED TO OVERTURN DEMOCRACY. unless you are related to our president. So I guess the answer is NO.